LibGuides: Country Expert: Country Expert

Locate information about your country from Reference Databases

Britannica Academic Online Edition (Encyclopædia Britannica) This link opens in a new window
A great encyclopedia to start your research with current information. The content is written by experts. Access to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, News, Spotlight and Research tools.
Gale in Context Global Issues (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Global perspectives on issues of international importance and current world events and topics.
SIRS Discoverer (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
Country Profiles from SIRS Discoverer and the World Almanac are very helpful.

Gale in Context Middle School (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Research In Context combines the best of Gale's reference content with age-appropriate videos, newspapers, magazines, primary sources, and much more. Categories cover a range of the most-studied topics including cultures, government, people, U.S. and world history, literature, and many more.
SIRS Discoverer (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
You can find articles at your reading level in SIRS Discoverer!

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BBC Country Profiles
CIA World Factbook
Department of State - U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets
Provides information about current diplomatic relations between the US and other countries. Replaces the Department of State Background Notes.

A separate link to travel warnings follows at the bottom of most Country articles.

Animoto
Create and Animoto acount using an email address and the code your teacher has provided. We will work together in class to get you started.

NoodleTools (Noodletools) This link opens in a new window
Use Noodletools to create your works cited list. Share your list electronically with your teacher. Although this link will get you to Noodletools, it is also available to you on Clever.

MCPS Approval Status: Approved
PAID subscription (full access).

Animoto Planning Graphic Organizer
You will use this graphic organizer to record the names of photo file names and the sources you use in your research.
Country Facts Comparison Graphic Organizer
Use this graphic organizer to record facts about your country, then record the same information about the US. Let the numbers tell the story! This graphic organizer courtesy of SIRS Discoverer.
Country Expert Sources Capture Sheet
This will help you learn the text features of different scholarly sources.